8th Pay Commission: Big news is coming about the new Pay Commission for central employees. According to reports, new Pay Commission Salary seems not applicable until 2027. Though it is yet to come, employees will have to wait long. That might extend by a year the salary increase in favor of employees.
Latest Update About The 8th Pay Commission
Big news has come regarding the 8th Pay Commission for central employees. It is reported that government servants can remain empty till 2027 with the 8th Pay Commission (8th CPC Salary). It is speculated that the recommendations of the new pay commission can be drawn up within a period of 15 to 18 months after formation of the commission. In such a scenario, recommendations will come by the end of 2026 or by 2027.
An unshocker might strike all central government employees or pensioners when the 8th Pay Commission comes in. Employees would have to stretch their expectations further from 2026 when they were waiting the year after to have any increase in salary and pension. Indeed, the recommendations of some reports say that the 8th Pay Commission (8th Pay Commission) would take until early 2027 to do the needful.
How Long Can Recommendations Be Made
According to reports from government sources, recommendations may be prepared within 15 to 18 months after the formation of the commission. Final recommendations of the new Pay Commission are expected to be by the end of 2026. The government would take a longer time to review and implement these recommendations. Therefore, the new pay scale is expected to be accepted at the beginning of 2027.
When Will The Commission Start Work
The media has reported that the Central Government is going to approve the Terms of Reference for the 8th Pay Commission. After that, the new pay commission can start functioning from April 2025 after getting approval from the cabinet.
Status Update on 8th Pay Commission so Far
Union Government Cabinet Minister Ashwini Vaishnav announced the 8th Pay Commission on 16 January 2025. At the same time, on the appointment of its member and president, the government says that recommendations will be implemented on the scheduled time.
Salary Increase Under New Pay Commission
In the 8th Pay Commission, Central Employees are demanding a Fitment Factor of 2.86. Whereas, the employees have even said that at least the fitment factor of 2.57 should be kept. On the basis of this, the salary of all employees will be decided. According to the fitment factor 2.57, the basic salary of a government employee which is 18,000 will be Rs 46,260. At the same time, it may go above 51 thousand from the fitment factor of 2.86.
These Are The 12 Month’s Arrear
As per media reports, the term of the new Pay Commission would start from January 2026 itself. This amendment though would not apply to the first few months of 2027 (8th CPC Salary Hike). According to the reports, however, the new pay scale would apply, and the employees and pensioners would get the 12 months due. If so, it will deposit many lakhs of rupees in the accounts of employees at one go.
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